ESG: Ethical Investing or Fad Finance?

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance and is a framework that helps companies consider the needs of all stakeholders, not just their bottom line. This is
The role that psychology plays in investing

In most economics textbooks, it is taught that markets and their participants behave rationally. However, this is a fundamentally flawed idea, because when making decisions
Renting vs Buying

Many of us refuse to view our home as an investment. We want to keep it separate from the portfolio and our home as our
A Definitive Guide to ISA types

ISA stands for Individual Savings Account, leading to the possible assumption that this is a place to store money and earn interest from it. Conversely, many
A guide to mortgages during rising rates

Mortgages are like any other form of secured loan. We use collateral to secure a large borrowing of money, which we repay with interest applied.
Are You Retirement Confident?

While everyday financial pressures can make saving challenging, it’s imperative not to neglect your pension and retirement plan. Diligent planning at the earliest opportunity can
A Definitive Guide to ISA types

ISA stands for Individual Savings Account, leading to the possible assumption that this is a place to store money and earn interest from it. Conversely, many
A guide to mortgages during rising rates

Mortgages are like any other form of secured loan. We use collateral to secure a large borrowing of money, which we repay with interest applied.
SANDWICH GENERATION – TIME TO PUT YOURSELF FIRST?

Cost-of-living challenges look set to heap further pressure on the sandwich generation (responsible both for bringing up their own children and for the care of
Your relationship with your wealth manager

You may believe that working with a wealth manager would be a bit like being consulted by a dentist or physio. In truth, it’s much